The brooch, I should recap, is an Anglo-Saxon one \u2013 made c. 520-575 AD\/CE, and of the Great Square Headed type. It has stylised eagle heads on the top corners, and a diamond patten in the middle, further down. The diamond shape in the centre spreads to a cross-like outline, and the entire piece is made of copper alloy covered with silver. There is a hint of niello \u2013 a rare, high-status black alloy of silver, sulphur, and other elements, which would have made the silver ridges stand out and makes it an even more important find. It would have been worn upside down \u2013 which would make it look a bit like a market cross, at least to my eyes \u2013 and was probably for a child. This makes a beautiful circle \u2013 made for a child, fifteen hundred years ago, and found by two children, in the 21st<\/sup> century!<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the museum, we inspected the galleries before team lead Morgause introduced the team, then I, as senior Young Leader on the team, introduced the Youth Committee, upon which the brooch was introduced as our star find. Some new information about the brooch (including some I\u2019ve said above) was also given. The brooch was handed to the museum staff, and everyone got the badge for attending the Willesley dig. And then \u2013 a complete surprise \u2013 Morgause and the District Lead Volunteer (formerly District Commissioner) presented the two girls who found the brooch, and then me, with Commendation Awards: them for finding it, and advocating for the team so well, and me for helping the team, representing us at events, and \u201cleadership, initiative, and passion for both Scouting and archaeology\u201d!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I am rather pleased with the award. I did not expect it, but it\u2019s nice to get. It\u2019s an award that applies in every section, and can be worn the entire Scouting career. That reminds me, I need to go and sew it on. But I will wear it with pride, and hopefully continue to represent Scouting \u2013 and archaeology \u2013 for a long time to come. What next?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hey Blog! This post is about one of the most fantastic things I\u2019ve gained through Scouting! First of all, sorry for the long pause. I have had a history exam and it requires a lot of time to revise, and what with all the other things I partake in, HEIAS has got a little sidelined. 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